Innovation Project Manager

Job description

• Sydney CBD / WFH
• Initial contract until 21/2/2023
• Up to $70 p/h + super

NSW Government Agency is looking for an Project Coordinator to implement and manage multiple innovation & start-up programs and initiatives.

Collaborate with the Associate Director and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with best practice project management methodologies, to contribute to the achievement NSW Government’s objectives.

The Role:

• Design and execute a range of programs, projects, processes and mechanisms, to support start up and scaleup innovation, and to contribute to the achievement of Division initiatives.
• Manage the development and implementation of grants programs and initiatives aligned to ensure alignment with Division priorities.
• Collaborate across Government and with key external innovation stakeholders (for example universities, accelerators and incubators, SMEs and start-ups)
• Manage cross-team project groups in developing and delivering programs and initiatives
• Develop and maintain implementation plans
• Prepare quality evidence-based written briefs, proposals, correspondence and reports which effectively communicate progress, recommendations and identify areas for improvement to the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Secretary, the Secretary and the Minister.

• Provide training, advice and support on program design to staff to enhance staff capability

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent in experience
• Experience in project management processes
• Experience in working with start-up, scaleup and technology businesses and research organisations
• Proven experience working within the Government
• Excellent communication and Stakeholder engagement skills

Apply:

Please apply by following the link.

For more information, please contact Shayne Reid on 0458 726 918 or shayne@charterhouse.com.au